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Welcome to the Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics blog — your trusted source for expert skincare advice, dermatology news, and updates from our team. Whether you’re looking for seasonal skin tips, treatment insights, or practice announcements, you’ll find helpful information curated by our team.
Our team at Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics, in partnership with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, recently donated a sunshade structure to Mary Lin Elementary School in Candler Park....
Members of the Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics team recently participated in free skin cancer screenings held at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market. The event was held in honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month and increasing awareness around the risks of skin...
May is annual Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but it brings focus to a topic that deserves year-round attention. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., with more than five million cases diagnosed each year. Yet, it’s also the most preventable. The...
During the summer, many people spend much of their time outdoors soaking up the sun. However, the sun’s ultraviolet rays can wreak havoc on your skin. If you don’t take care of your skin properly, you increase your risk of developing skin cancer and a host of other...
If you’ve recently had transplant surgery, you may be at increased risk for developing skin cancer. The risk for organ transplant patients is up to 100 times higher than the risk for the general population and increases every year after the transplant surgery. The...
Most of us have felt the regret of a sunburn at some point in our lives. While sunburns are unsightly and certainly uncomfortable, they can also cause lasting consequences. Sunburn not only accelerates the effects of aging within the skin (wrinkles and fine lines),...
It’s the middle of winter. Your skin is extra pale and may even seem blinding. A subtle tan would make you feel and look so much better. What is the harm in a few tanning bed sessions this winter? Not so fast! The lure to have that (temporary) “sun-kissed” complexion...
If you were recently diagnosed with basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, your dermatologist likely recommended Mohs surgery for treatment. Mohs micrographic surgery is an advanced and highly specialized surgical technique that carries the highest success rate of...
Are you diligent to protect your face and body from the sun but neglect your lips? You are not alone. A surprising number of people lather sunscreen on all exposed areas of their body, yet they forget the delicate skin on their lips. This can quickly lead to dry and...
Many of us have freckles, moles or birthmarks. Most have a combination of all three. It is easy to dismiss your brown spots as your natural complexion and common for people to assume they’d know skin cancer when they saw it. Sadly, skin cancer can look similar to...
